Keeping a watchful eye on tire tread and condition helps reduce tire problems and ensures your safety and that of your passengers. With over 50 years of experience in the auto repair industry, I ...

So if you got a flat tire and don't want to (or can't afford to) pay a tire shop to fix it for you, here's a simple guide to the process of doing it yourself.

If you discover that your car lacks a spare, here's how to prepare for the flat tire you hope never actually happens.

Tire Patch vs. Tire Plug: Which Repair Method is Best? How tire patches and tire plugs compare in key characteristics, so you'll know how and when to use them.

Using a plug, you can fix a tire almost anywhere, and having the tools and knowledge to plug a tire can save your bacon as it did ours.